Water disinfection involves the removal, deactivation, or killing of a variety of water-dwelling pathogenic microorganisms resulting in the termination of both growth and reproduction. When potentially hazardous microorganisms are not removed from drinking water, this water may cause illness or even death. Drinking water standards are set by municipal governments or determined according to international standards. These standards include minimum and maximum concentrations of contaminants, depending upon whether the water is intended for human consumption or industrial or other purposes.

In addition to the removal of potentially harmful microorganisms, water disinfection, or water purification, may also involve the removal of unwanted or harmful chemicals, other biological contaminants, and suspended solids or gases. In addition to making water suitable for human consumption, water disinfection may also be used for a variety of other purposes, such as meeting the requirements of medical, pharmacological, industrial and chemical applications.

When water is disinfected, the concentration of particulate matter is reduced. This includes suspended particles, parasites, bacteria, algae, viruses, and fungi. Water purification also involves a reduction in the amount of a range of dissolved and particulate materials due to water runoff. Visual inspection alone is insufficient to determine if water quality meets acceptable standards. In addition, non-professional water decontamination efforts, such as boiling and the use of activated carbon, are not in themselves sufficient to treat all of the possible contaminants that may be present in water that comes from an unknown source.

The method of water decontamination to be used in any given situation is determined by careful chemical and microbiological analysis, something that is well beyond the means of the average household and even most businesses. To effectively identify all potential sources of contamination in a given water source, it is necessary to consult a professional firm with experience in water disinfection or purification. Once particular contaminants have been identified, the best method for disinfection can be determined.

The specific aims of water disinfection treatment are to remove unwanted particulates and potential contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking or render it suitable for a specific purpose in industrial or medical applications. A recognized expert in electro-oxidation, Neopure Technologies delivers efficient and cost-effective water decontamination solutions. Neopure’s oxidizing agents are produced on-site electrochemically and neither utilize nor produce toxic chemicals. Neopure water treatments use high-voltage electrolysis with minimal environmental impact. Neopure Technologies provides ethical and environmentally sustainable water decontamination solutions for a variety of industries.